The Barkley Course

You are a great runner and think you can beat me. History says you are wrong.

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

Damn right.

[SzabeTheBabe @SzabeTheBabe]

@keithdunn Finishers or no, there is only ever one true winner in the #BM100 ... and that winner is @BarkleyCourse

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

What the actual hell?

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

@DivyaOYR There won’t be any finishers this year, either.

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

*sips tea*

#bm100

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

@immaggi @keithdunn Some know, some are in denial; all are doomed. #bm100

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

@keithdunn - Update for immediate release: There will be no #bm100 finishers this year. As such, everyone can return to work and get on with their lives and I will see you all again next year where I hope the runners prepare better.

Thanks again for coming out to play!

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

@MGMondial @keithdunn It's what the old timers call "Barkley math" - to the casual observer it *SEEMS* like it should add up but at #bm100 it doesn't.

Hear me now, believe me later if you must.

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

@ajholt7 @keithdunn That's actually the primary aspect of my #bm100 job description.

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

@imalismom @keithdunn I take it you're new in these parts...? 😂

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

People always want to know what it's like out there at #bm100

Hard to describe - you really have to be out there to understand. But I can universally tell when they are in despair and they've had enough when they are openly weeping on the climbs.

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

@kevin_212 So you're a #bm100 optimist. 😆

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

The #bm100 reports are that is is dark now at FHSP. While this is true and factual, there actually was a not insignificant portion of this year's field that was completely "in the dark" from the very start.

True story.

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

TWSS

[Adam Holt @ajholt7]

@BarkleyCourse @keithdunn I've heard it said that quitters road is so long!

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

@keithdunn Actually, there are multiple quitters currently. Along with some that don't yet grasp that it's over for them. Please be patient, they are all fine but they will be with me for a while more still.

Trust the #bm100 process, this is how it all works.

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

@KarenDeWindt @keithdunn Looks like I may have to join you. @keithdunn is there too. Follow along with #bm100 over there as well. There's overlap but overall it looks like it's probably a better feed over there so far.

But, I'm just a dumb course so what do I know?

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

Thanks, Keith. I'll take it from here.

[Keith @keithdunn]

After multiple failed attempts, the conch was blown at 10:37. The 2025 Barkley Marathons begins in one hour. #BM100.

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

@ajholt7 For barkers, "the day" is *ALWAYS* today.

#bm100

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

Leave me alone.

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

@keithdunn https://t.co/ikhq4DBfuk

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

Coming down after the annual 60hr unsustainable binge that is #bm100 is always bittersweet...But, it's been a minute since we've heard from @keithdunn ; can someone lay eyes on the lad and report back that he's still breathing?

[The Barkley Course @BarkleyCourse]

@mikewardian @runroblarun @hoka @TMobile @bigspooners @NathanSportsInc @GUEnergyLabs 'sup broseph - You talkin' to me? #bm100